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Apex Cryptic Crosswords
Apex is the pseudonym of Eric Chalkley, a retired carpenter who admired the crosswords of Ximenes.

Couch Potato Cryptic
From MJK, this is a toughie by a highly regarded clue setter.

Crosswords by Michael Curl
Michael hosts another comprehensive puzzle site. There's all sorts of good stuff including word games and links. Cryptics available in Across Lite and HTML format.

Cru Cryptics Archive
Cryptic puzzles created by and for the New York Times Online Forum (hosted by Cox/Rathvon). Discuss puzzles and cryptic clue writing in general. Puzzles are in AcrossLite format only.

Cryptacrostic Puzzle
One from the archives of The Atlantic Monthly. An entertaining puzzle by Cox & Rathvon. More recent puzzles also available.

Cryptic Crossword by Cox & Rathvon
This is a sample puzzle featured on the Literate Software site. Java only.

Cryptic Crossword Mania
Java interactive puzzles with wrong answer alert. From Michael Bennett, an amateur constructor. Links to a tutorial included.

Cullen Crosswords
A new cryptic every month featuring standard puzzles (15x15), Jumbo (27x27) and barred grids (22x22). Includes archive of previous puzzles. Print only.

EJ's Crossword Showcase
A large selection of puzzles including some for kids. Also gives solutions to various UK crosswords offering prize money.

The Guardian Cryptic Crossword
Choose regular clues (cryptic) or quick clues (easier). Java or print.

Ireland in Crosswords
From Jim Stokes of Waterford, Ireland. A collection of 50 cryptic crosswords giving a tour of Ireland in its geography, history and culture.

Michael Hopwood's Crosswords
British-style grid with non-cryptic clues. Print only. Author requests feedback.

Paddy's Cryptic Crosswords
Ten puzzles in a print-friendly format. Easy-to-medium difficulty.

Peter's Cryptic Crossword Corner
From Peter Biddlecombe, some interesting info on The Times crossword competition, a list of books for the puzzle fan and several good cryptics (print only). UK references may stump American solvers.

The Sunday Times Crossword
Here is an entertaining cryptic. You'll be asked to register a user name and password but no fee is required. Bookmark this site (and don't forget your password).

The Sydney Morning Herald
Daily puzzles from Australia. Scroll way down and find the link in the right-hand menu. Choose Cyptic or Quick (non-cryptic clues). Interactive AcrossLite applet (.puz).

The Telegraph Cryptic Crossword
Another site where you'll be asked to register but no fee is required.

Theresa's Cryptic Crosswords
A monthly puzzle from Theresa Cunningham. Other crosswords (themed, variety, etc.) featured. Print only.

Two-in-One Crossword
A daily crossword with quick clues and cryptic clues leading to the same answer. Print only.